And when pirates wanted someone gone immediately, they didn't have time to fuss with a plank. They simply hurled the victim ...
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Historians debunk myth of pirates walking the plank
The popular image of pirates forcing captives to walk the plank is largely a fictional creation, according to historical accounts. While rare documented cases exist, most Golden Age pirates preferred ...
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